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Sanctus Real To Present Best Of Sanctus Real on October 9, 2015 as “Farewell To A Friend” Tour Kicks Off

Sanctus Real To Present Best Of Sanctus Real
on October 9, 2015 as
“Farewell To A Friend” Tour Kicks Off
New single “Longer Than A Lifetime” impacting radio now
Nashville, Tenn. (September 22, 2015) – Sanctus Real will unveil Best Of Sanctus Real, their last project with lead singer Matt Hammitt, on October 9, 2015. Featuring 14 of the band’s top hits over their 20-year career, the compilation also includes the newly released single “Longer Than A Lifetime.” Delivering a total of seven studio albums with Sparrow Records, Sanctus Real has acquired eight No. 1 singles on multiple Christian radio formats, toured the globe alongside names such as TobyMac, MercyMe, NEEDTOBREATHE and more, while garnering two GRAMMY® nominations and a Dove Award win. In conjunction with their Best Of Sanctus Real release, the GRAMMY® nominated band will embark on a “Farewell To A Friend” tour this fall, kicking off October 7 in Iowa Falls, Iowa (see full tour routing here).

“Longer Than A Lifetime” went for adds to Hot AC and AC stations nationwide on August 28. To hear more about the new single from Sanctus Real, click here

Earlier this summer lead singer Matt Hammitt announced his plans to depart from Sanctus Real following the fall tour. He will continue to write and perform music, but will spend more time with his family. Hammitt will also work alongside his wife, Sarah, in marriage and family ministry through their “Lead Me Live” weekend events and 501c3 non-profit, Whole Hearts Foundation. Hammitt will continue to share his ongoing spiritual and personal journey through his weekly audio program, “The Lead Me Lifecast”


“We have a passion to use the platform of Sanctus Real to write new music that will continue to influence not just the church world, but reach well beyond anything we could imagine and offer hope to the lost and weary wherever they are,” explains Sanctus Real’s Chris Rohman.
A full statement about what is next on the horizon for Sanctus Real can be read here.

Best Of Sanctus Real (track listing)
1. Forgiven
2. Promises
3. Lead Me
4. Longer Than A Lifetime
5. I’m Not Alright
6. Lay It Down
7. Pray (Radio Version)
8. Whatever You’re Doing (Something Heavenly)
9. On Fire
10. The Face Of Love
11. The Redeemer (Radio Version)
12. We Need Each Other
13. Don’t Give Up
14. Everything About You
15. Say It Loud

“Farwell To A Friend” Tour:
*All tour dates subject to change, please visit sanctusreal.com/tour for the latest information.

Oct. 7 Iowa Falls, IA
Oct. 8 Fairfield, IA
Oct. 9 Norfolk, NE
Oct. 10 Genoa, IL
Oct. 11 Perrysburg, OH
Oct. 15 Springfield, IL
Oct. 16 Paragould, AR
Oct. 17 Huntsville, TX
Oct. 18 San Angelo, TX
Oct. 19 Pinewood, LA
Nov. 5 Canton, OH
Nov. 6 Springfield, OH
Nov. 8 Archbold, OH
Nov. 13 Carthage, NC
Nov. 14 Lenoir, NC

About Sanctus Real:
Forming in 1996, Ohio-based Sanctus Real has seen major success over their 20-year career span, earning two GRAMMY® Award Nominations, a GMA Dove Award and six GMA Dove Nominations. With a total of seven studio albums released with Sparrow Records, Sanctus Real has accumulated eight No. 1 and eight top five singles on multiple Christian radio formats. They have toured with established artists including Third Day, Steven Curtis Chapman, Skillet, Newsboys and Tenth Avenue North. Starting this fall, Sanctus Real will complete their “Farewell To A Friend” Tour, alongside the release of their Best Of Sanctus Real album this October.

Get Connected to Sanctus Real
Website // www.sanctusreal.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/sanctusrealmusic
Twitter // www.twitter.com/sanctusreal
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INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED SINGER/SONGWRITER/VIOLINIST JEAN WATSON TO APPEAR ON THE HARVEST SHOW

INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED SINGER/SONGWRITER/VIOLINIST JEAN WATSON TO APPEAR ON THE HARVEST SHOW
Popular International Artist to Showcase Songs From Her Seventh CD, Steady My Gaze

Internationally acclaimed Shadowlands Music recording artist Jean Watson is set to share music from her upcoming project, Steady My Gaze, on The Harvest Show on Thursday, September 24, 2015.
(Valerie Ott photo)    

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 22, 2015) – Internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter and classically trained violinist Jean Watson is slated to appear as a guest on LeSea Broadcasting’s flagship program, The Harvest Show, on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Watson will discuss and share music from her new album, Steady My Gaze, which is set to impact retail on Friday, October 9, 2015. The new project will be released on the Shadowlands Music label and will be distributed to retail by New Day Distribution. Fans can watch the show live at 9:00 a.m. ET or catch it online at harvest-tv.com.

Steady My Gaze features an abundance of Celtic-infused violin, Watson’s signature haunting vocals, along with the special treat of stellar fret-work from master guitarist, Phil Keaggy and guest vocals from Tree63’s John Ellis.

“I chose Steady My Gaze for the title of my new CD because it reflects my desire to keep my heart focused on the Lord, no matter what is going on,” Watson explains. “The songs on this project express my love for God through passionate words and music! The arrangements are energetic and fresh, and Phil Keaggy’s guitar playing is simply amazing. Having John Ellis of Tree63 sing on one of the songs was such an honor, and Billy Smiley did an amazing job as producer. I hope this new music is as encouraging and fun to listen to as it was for me to make!”

Listeners are immediately greeted by the album’s opener, the joyful, exuberant pop confessional, “Overcome,” as Watson’s fetching vocals are embellished by understated beckoning drums and meandering electronic keys. The joy continues with the driving rhythms and uplifting message of “Together Now,” which features Watson and Tree63’s John Ellis playing tag-team on the lead vocals. The high energy subsides for the more subdued yet equally passionate, acoustic ballad, “Impossibly Beautiful.”

The gentle, bluegrass-tinged title track gives Watson room to expand her emotion-laden vocals as she encourages listeners to allow Christ the freedom to live, move, breathe and come alive in their lives. “Steady My Gaze” segues effortlessly into the sweetly evocative piano ballad, “Speeding Train,” which also features Keaggy’s lush guitar. Watson downshifts to the haunting, introspective, yet encouraging, “I’ll Find You There.”

Watson’s innate energy once again explodes with tightly-focused control on the rocking “Burning Desire.” She continues to channel that control on the gently driving “Against Your Love.” The music takes a delightful, unexpected turn as Watson wraps her signature vocals around the beloved classic hymn, “Be Thou My Vision.” She imbues the song with rich textures and embellishments, making it truly her own.

Joy takes center stage on Watson’s updated, up-tempo version of “Lord of the Dance,” but it is peace that settles over the project’s concluding contemporary hymn, “Trust His Hands.” She closes the project with a lovely, worship-filled acoustic version of “Overcome” that features her own pristine violin and acoustic guitar from Keaggy.

Watson shared songs from Steady My Gaze as the musical guest for Christian Retailing‘s Best Awards during the recent International Christian Retail Show (ICRS) in Orlando, Florida, eliciting an outpouring of accolades from fans and industry insiders alike.

“When Jean was performing/worshipping, I felt a very strong sense of the Holy Spirit,” noted
Christian Retailing’s editor, Christine Johnson. “I was so glad we were able to have such a significant talent and worshipful artist play and sing so beautifully at this year’s
Christian Retailing’s Best awards.”

For more information about Watson and Steady My Gaze, visit jeanwatson.com.

Grammy Winner John Schlitt Set to Appear on Cornerstone Television Network

GRAMMY WINNER JOHN SCHLITT SET TO APPEAR ON CORNERSTONE TELEVISION NETWORK TOMORROW
Gospel Music Hall of Famer to Appear on Network’s
Innovative New Music Show, More Than A Song
Grammy winner John Schlitt will be featured this week on Cornerstone Television Network’s new show, More Than A Song. (John Schlitt photo)  
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 21, 2015) – Few recording artists have had the impact and influence on the contemporary Christian music genre as GMA Hall of Famer John Schlitt. On Tuesday, September 22, 2015, the legendary vocalist will appear on the Cornerstone Television Network’s newly launched program, More Than A Song.
During his appearance, Schlitt will perform and share stories drawn from his extraordinary four-decade body of work, including his recent CD, The Greater Cause. Viewers can watch the broadcast of Schlitt’s More Than a Song appearance at

10:00 a.m. ET, followed by rebroadcasting at 9:00 p.m. ET or online at ctvn.org/watch-live.

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About John Schlitt:
For more than four decades, John Schlitt has enjoyed a stellar musical career as a solo artist, as the lead singer for Grammy Award-winning Christian band Petra, one of the most successful Christian rock bands of all time, and as the former lead singer for popular ’70s mainstream rock band Head East. He has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame as the lead singer of Petra during the years when the band won 10 Dove Awards and four Grammy Awards. Schlitt was named the best rock singer in Christian music history by GospelMusicChannel.com. According to the website, Schlitt “remains one of the most distinctive and impactful men to ever stand behind a microphone.” Schlitt was also named Male Vocalist of the Year in About.com’s 2011 Readers’ Poll in a category that included Chris Tomlin, Jeremy Camp, Brandon Heath and Bebo Norman.
Schlitt released his fourth solo CD, The Greater Cause, in May 2012, and his first holiday record, The Christmas Project, last year. The legendary vocalist’s busy schedule has included appearances on The Mike Huckabee Show700 Club Interactive and the Faith & Freedom Celebration–the faith-based kick-off to the Republican National Convention, as well as extensive international touring.
For more information on Schlitt, visit johnwschlitt.com or follow him on Twitter (@johnwschlitt) or Facebook (facebook.com/johnwschlitt).

About Cornerstone Television Network and More Than a Song:
Cornerstone Television Network’s innovative new show, More Than A Song, allows viewers to get up close and personal with their favorite Christian music artists as they share the stories behind the songs and the “God Story” in every note of their music and their testimonies. More Than A Song is designed to inspire, encourage and entertain!

Cornerstone Television Network is a viewer-supported ministry that reaches 5.8 million homes in the U.S. and and throughout the Western Hemisphere. Airing 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Cornerstone Television Network programs are broadcast to more than 100 affiliate stations nationwide through SkyAngel and Glorystar, as well as online at ctvn.org.

Paul Baloche Aspires To Make Christmas A Season Of Worship, Releases Christmas Worship Vol. 2 Oct. 2

PAUL BALOCHE ASPIRES TO MAKE CHRISTMAS A SEASON OF WORSHIP,

 RELEASES CHRISTMAS WORSHIP VOL. 2 OCT. 2

Recording Features Collaborations With All Sons & Daughters, Kathryn Scott,

Lenny LeBlanc, Onajé Jefferson, Graham Kendrick, More

Baloche’s Touring/Workshop/Teaching Schedule Takes Him Around The World

 

 

One of today’s most influential worship leaders, songwriters and artists, Paul Baloche, releases Christmas Worship Vol. 2 globally Oct. 2 through Integrity Music. The album features Christmas classics seamlessly married with vertical worship lyrics, and is an extension of Baloche’s 30-year mission in ministry to equip worshipers and worship leaders with songs and resources that help them express glory to God.

 

For singer/songwriter Paul Baloche, writer of worship standards like “Open The Eyes Of My Heart,” “Hosanna,” “Our God Saves,” “Your Name” and “A New Hallelujah,” Christmas is a season of worship. With Christmas Worship, Baloche is aiming higher than nostalgia; higher than recreating the sounds of the season.

 

“There is so much content and beauty and theology in a song like ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’ and ‘What Child Is This?,’ but most of these traditional carols are not vertical in nature; not speaking to the Lord,” says Baloche. “‘O Holy Night’ is a perfect example. At the climax, we’re singing, hands raised, to a thing, ‘Oh night divine.’ By adding a simple chorus at the end, a response to the beauty of the lyric, melody and the nostalgia of these beautiful carols, and then segueing into a first-person response in keeping with the Advent season, it’s amazing the shift in perspective.”

 

“Paul has a genuine passion to see local church worship leaders equipped to lead their churches week in and week out,” says Adrian Thompson, ‎VP Song & Artist Development at Integrity Music. “This project comes from Paul’s desire to see local churches engaged in worship during the advent season rather than just having a season of special church music.”

 

Produced by Baloche and Michael Rossback (The Brilliance/Desperation Band) Christmas Worship Vol. 2 follows the 2013 release of Christmas Worship (Vol. 1) and continues the collaborative, community aesthetic for which Baloche is known: Modern folk/worship duo All Sons & Daughters put a beautifully simple spin on “Joy To the World/Our God Saves” while Irish worship leader Kathryn Scott joins Baloche on “O Holy Night/Love Shines Bright.” Lenny LeBlanc, with whom Baloche wrote the Dove Award winning song, “Above All,” contributes to the reimagining of “The First Noel/Above All,” and Onajé Jefferson (Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir/New Breed) gives “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear/Glorious” a soulful gospel vibe. WorshipMob’s Gina Milne adds a sweet tenderness to “What Child Is This/Praise Emmanuel” and veteran British worship leader Graham Kendrick and Baloche reimagine their song “Creation’s King,” now titled “Newborn King.”

 

Another highlight on Christmas Worship Vol. 2 is “When Love Crossed Over,” a new song written by Baloche’s wife Rita and performed by Madison Cunningham, a young Calvary Chapel worship leader and daughter of Costa Mesa worship pastor Scott Cunningham. In addition, the traditional “Silent Night” gets the Baloche family treatment, with Rita and their son David (who also plays guitar on the project) joining Paul on vocals.

 

“In many ways, I’m even more excited about Christmas Worship Vol. 2 because of the collective, community nature of it,” Baloche says. “So many friendships and relationships have been forged through the years. This is like a ‘Paul Baloche and Friends’ project, which is such a beautiful thing. There are different streams and generations represented in this effort, and each one inspires me in different ways to write and sing and be better.”

 

In addition to the new album, Baloche’s touring/workshop/teaching schedule takes him around the world. Having recently returned from a concert/workshop in Manilla (Philippines) followed by the Experience Conference in Orlando, he will host “LeadWorship” workshops beginning today in Portland (Sept. 18-19) and in Fairfield, CT (Oct. 30-31). He will also be featured at a “Christmas In September: A Conversation With Paul Baloche” Multitracks webinar Tuesday, Sept. 22 beginning at 2pm CT. Following a workshop and concert in Issaquah, WA (Nov. 13-14), Baloche travels back overseas to The Netherlands and the United Kingdom before returning to North America for a series of Canadian Christmas events to begin Dec. 1. All the latest tour news can be found at http://www.leadworship.com/calendar/.

 

About Paul Baloche:

Best known for such modern classics as “Open the Eyes of My Heart,” “Above All,” “Hosanna” and “Your Name,” three-time Dove Award-winning Paul Baloche has had his songs recorded by numerous artists, including Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Matt Redman and Philips, Craig & Dean. In addition to writing, recording and touring, Baloche has created a variety of teaching DVDs, along with many free resources designed specifically for worship leaders and musicians. He has also written the books, The Same Love: A Devotion(David C Cook) and God SongsHow to Write and Select Songs for Worship. He is further a contributing writer for both Worship Leader and Worship Musician magazines and is a featured blogger on ChurchLeaders.com.

 

For all the latest information on Paul Baloche, Christmas Worship, touring and more, visit http://leadworship.com, www.integritymusic.com, https://twitter.com/paulbaloche and https://www.facebook.com/PaulBaloche, where Baloche has over 1.3 million followers.

 

About Integrity Music:

Integrity Music is part of the David C Cook family, a nonprofit global resource provider serving the Church with life-transforming materials. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and with offices in Tennessee and the United Kingdom, Integrity is committed to taking songs of substance to the local church and its leaders around the world. Integrity publishes many of the top songs in the Church, including the No. 1 radio hit “We Believe” (Newsboys) as well as church standards “Revelation Song,” “Open The Eyes Of My Heart,” “Your Great Name” and “I Am Free.” Additional information can be found at www.integritymusic.com.

Big Daddy Weave Beautiful Offerings Debuts Tomorrow

Big Daddy Weave’s Highly-Anticipated Seventh Studio Album Beautiful Offerings Releases Tomorrow, September 18, 2015
Big Daddy Weave’s “My Story Tour” kicks off today in Quincy, Ill.
Nashville, Tenn. (September 17, 2015)  Big Daddy Weave’s seventh studio album Beautiful Offerings is available tomorrow, September 18, 2015, and is already receiving incredible acclaim. Critics are saying Beautiful Offerings “demonstrates once again the passion and energy that have made Big Daddy Weave one of Christian music’s most compelling acts,” (NewReleaseToday.com), saying it is packed with “rich, melodic hooks with thought-provoking and worshipful writing” (CCM Magazine).

Here’s more of what critics are saying about Beautiful Offerings:

“This new album demonstrates once again the passion and energy that have made Big Daddy Weave one of Christian music’s most compelling acts. True to form, this new project Beautiful Offerings reflects real life and emotion, from longing and struggle to breakthrough and gratitude, with front man Mike Weaver’s forthright songwriting and intimate and unmistakable vocals backed by powerful arrangements and stellar musicianship. It derives its power from the fact that life and music intertwine so fully.”
     – NewReleaseToday

“Big Daddy Weave continues to deliver new and creative arrangements, powerful lyrics and compelling vocals with Beautiful Offerings. The musical diversity and truth-filled, life inspiring messages make this album one you must add to your CCM collection.”
     – The Christian Beat

“They have done it yet again with their new album, inviting listeners to share in the redemptive work and story of God so that together we can be a beautiful offering for Him.”
– 
Moody

“Beautiful Offerings is only eclipsed by the amazing and inspiring character of the men that make up Big Daddy Weave…Beautiful Offerings will be impacting radio and retail for years to come.
     – Soul2Soul Radio  

“Beautiful Offerings marks a bright new season inspired by the biblical idea that ‘in Christ we can do all things.’ The songs here — and the entire theme — are about believing what God says about us and moving forward in faith. Don’t miss the anthemic ‘My Story,’ co-written with Jason Ingram, which beautifully sums up who this band is and just what they believe.”
– Rhapsody

“Listening to Big Daddy Weave’s new album Beautiful Offerings is like going to worship service on Sundays – you feel refreshed and uplifted as you glorify God with these intense Jesus lovers who embrace how God is working through their music.”
– 
HearItFirst.com

To hear Big Daddy Weave talk more about the heart behind Beautiful Offerings, check out these features with Moody Radio and Worship Leader. Watch for a feature with 100 Huntley Street to air tomorrow on Global TV and YES TV, also available on 100huntley.com.
Click here to preorder the album.

Big Daddy Weave’s “My Story Tour” kicks off today in Quincy, Ill. The tour will make 27 stops across the U.S. and will feature special guests Jason Gray and Citizen Way. For tickets and updated tour information, click here.


Beautiful Offerings
1. Beautiful Offering
2. My Story
3. I Belong To God
4. Come Sit Down
5. The Lion and the Lamb
6. Heaven Is Here
7. It’s Already Done
8. I Will Go
9. Praise You
10. Glory Unspeakable
11. You’re Gonna Love Him

Beautiful Offerings (Deluxe Edition)
12. Welcome
13. When You Love Somebody
14. Jesus I Believe
15. Good Good Father

About Big Daddy Weave
Big Daddy Weave is one of the top artists in Christian music: they are one of the genre’s biggest headlining artists, the second most played artist at Christian AC-Monitored radio in 2014 and the recipient of multiple industry awards and nominations, including: Dove Awards, K-LOVE Fan Awards, Billboard Music Awards and ASCAP Awards. With a brand-new studio album, entitled Beautiful Offerings, coming September 18, 2015, the band’s latest and career best-selling album, Love Come To Life, celebrated four consecutive No. 1 singles along with recent news that “Redeemed” has been certified gold by the RIAA. Big Daddy Weave has career album sales of more than one million units. Formed in 2002, Big Daddy Weave is: Mike Weaver, Jay Weaver, Jeremy Redmon, Joe Shirk and Brian Beihl. More information can be found online at 
www.bigdaddyweave.com.

Get Connected With Big Daddy Weave
Website: www.bigdaddyweave.com/
Facebook: 
www.facebook.com/bigdaddyweave
Twitter: 
www.twitter.com/bdwmusic
Instagram: 
www.instagram.com/bdwmusic

Jordan Feliz to Release Debut Album “Beloved” October 2nd

Jordan Feliz to Release Debut Album “Beloved” October 2nd
Project Features 10 Songs including New Single “The River”
Nashville, Tenn. (September 17, 2015) —- Centricity Music’s, Jordan Feliz, will release his debut project for the label, Beloved, October 2nd. The former mainstream rock artist delivers a soulful 10 song album, produced by Joshua Silverberg (Michael W. Smith, Audio Adrenaline) and Colby Wedgeworth (Lincoln Brewster, The Maine), with the Song Sessions produced by Jared Fox. Feliz brings a fresh, mainstream sound with Christian lyrics that is resonating with fans and radio everywhere. The first single, “The River,” is already receiving airplay on 65 stations that include, SiriusXM, WFHM/Cleveland, OH, KFMK/Austin, TX, WAYM/Nashville, TN, KXOJ/Tulsa, OK and WBSN/New Orleans. Beloved will be released digitally only, with the single now available on iTunes.
“Jordan Feliz’s ‘The River’ is what the repeat button was made for,” says Sarah Taylor, Music Director/Midday Host, Spirit 105.3, Seattle, WA. “Since the station started playing the single, I have never received this many emails about any song in the history of working here.”
“I’m so excited to share this new album with everybody,” states Feliz, “and thrilled with the early support from Christian radio for my single, ‘The River.’ I am humbled by the encouragement I have already received from Centricity, the industry and fans for my music. My main hope, though, is that the song lyrics will remind listeners that no matter what is going on in your life, you are loved immensely by Jesus.”
Beloved features six new songs that were co-written by Feliz including the new single, “The River.” We’re goin down to the river/Down to the river/Down to the river to pray/Let’s get washed by the water/Washed by the water/and rise up in amazing grace. The record also offers the up-tempo “Dancing Through The Fire” and “Rejoice,” the mid-tempo anthem celebrating the power of God. There are also the beautiful ballads “Simple,” “Satisfied,” and the title track that was written for Feliz’s new daughter, Jolie. The last four songs on the album, the Song Sessions, are acoustic versions of “Beloved” and “The River,” along with covers of “Photograph” and “Brother.”
For continued updates on Jordan: www.jordanfeliz.com, www.facebook.com/jordanfelizmusic, www.twitter.com/jordan_feliz.
About Jordan Feliz
Jordan Feliz hails from Central California, where he began his professional music career as the frontman for the mainstream rock band, A Current Affair. After generating a loyal fanbase, record sales, and an active tour itinerary that included the successful touring festival, The Warped Tour, Feliz decided to strike out on his own as a solo Christian artist. That change also included a move to Nashville where Feliz recorded his first EP as an independent artist. In 2014, Feliz participated in an artist retreat sponsored by Centricity Music where he was introduced to the staff of the label. After spending time with Feliz, the Centricity staff felt like he was a fit for the label. Feliz, his wife Jamie, and their daughter live in the Nashville area
About Centricity Music
Centricity was founded in 2005 with a commitment to artist development and stylistic diversity. Based in Franklin TN, artists include Aaron Shust, Andrew Peterson, Carrollton, Jared Anderson, Jason Gray, Jonny Diaz, Jordan Feliz, Lauren Daigle and Unspoken. The company’s mission is to enable their artists to create life-changing experiences for the world, by providing label, management and publishing services.
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Beloved track listing:
1. “The River
2. “Simple”
3. “Beloved”
4. “Dancing Through The Fire”
5. “Rejoice”
6. “Satisfied”
7. “Beloved” (Song Sessions)
8. “Photograph” (Song Sessions)
9. “The River” (Song Sessions)

10. “Brother” (Song Sessions)

ENTERTAINER JULIE ELIAS RELEASES NEW CD

Today’s Release of ‘Unbroken’ Coincides with Elias’ Performance at the Experience Conference

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September 11, 2015 (Nashville, Tenn.) – Christian entertainer Julie Elias releases her new CD, “Unbroken,” today. The upbeat, high energy collection of original songs features “Home,” the first single from the CD which currently is being played at Christian INSPO/Soft AC and Christian AC-formatted radio stations. The CD release coincides with Elias performing at the Experience Conference and other events in Orlando, Florida, this week.

“Performing at the Experience Conference on the day of my CD release is such a blessing,” Elias says. “I’m excited about all of the young people who will be at the event, because I created this CD to have a special connection to teen girls and as a companion piece to my Aurora Conferences, day-long events that focus on building self-esteem among girls in grades six through 12,” Elias says. “But while the songs on the album are about topics teens face daily, these issues are not limited to just teenagers! My prayer is that the music on ‘Unbroken’ will touch people of all ages. The overall theme is that no matter what happens, it is well, we are all in good hands. We are all unbroken.”

Elias, whose influences include Sara Bareilles, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Francesca Battistelli, wrote the majority of the songs on the CD.

Topics for the songs on the CD range from bullying to romantic relationships to consequences, all aimed at connecting to issues facing young people.

“Home,” the first single, focuses on how good it feels to go home after a busy day at school or work, or come home from college at the end of a long semester.

“Sometimes though, we can’t physically make it home but that doesn’t mean we can’t experience that same comfort,” Elias says. “Running to God and feeling refreshed by Him can happen whenever we can step away and trust Him with the chaos in our life.”

Elias has included two special selections on the 12-track CD. “The Love of the Lord Endures” is Elias’ rendition of a beloved Joy Williams song that Elias sang in church as a teenager. The other bonus track on the CD is titled “It Is Well,” a worship song by Bethel that ties into Elias’ favorite hymn of the same name.

Elias is set to tour throughout the Fall in support of her new CD, as well as lead Aurora Conferences, a day-long event blending drama, music and special speakers developed by the former “Grey’s Anatomy” actress especially for girls in grades 6-12 and their mothers.

Although Elias studied music theater in college, the California native never envisioned a career as a singer, choosing, instead, to move to Los Angeles to pursue acting. She quickly secured roles in popular TV series, such as “Grey’s Anatomy” and “CSI: NY,” as well as in films with the likes of Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts. The success she found in Hollywood, however, left her unfulfilled.

“I had some great experiences but felt something was missing, so I started praying for God’s direction in my life,” Elias said. “I prayed that I would be willing to be obedient in whatever He had planned for me.”

Within months, Elias was writing and recording her first album, “A Wild Rose,” and singing at the Experience Conference in Orlando. In the past few years, she has released a Christmas album, fronted her own Christmas tours, sang at major Christian festivals and conferences, and worshipped with many churches throughout North America. In August 2014, Elias released a worship album titled “Love Rain Down” featuring upbeat, energetic worship songs that Elias has performed at student events throughout the nation. Elias founded Aurora Ministries, a 501(c)3 that produces the Aurora Conferences, last year.

For more information about Elias and “Unbroken,” visit julieeliasmusic.com.

DOVE AWARD WINNER CHERI KEAGGY APPEARS ON THE HARVEST SHOW

Popular Singer/Songwriter Showcases Songs From Her Ninth Album,
No Longer My Own, on Popular TV Show
Dove Award winner Cheri Keaggy recently showcased music from her her ninth CD, No Longer My Own, on The Harvest Show. Pictured (L to R): Lowe, Keaggy and  Radelich. (Cheri Keaggy photo)   

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 10, 2015) – Dove Award winner Cheri Keaggy recently appeared as a guest on LeSea Broadcasting’s flagship program The Harvest Show, where she discussed her new album, No Longer My Own, which released to retail August 7, from Psalm 91 Records and Elevate Entertainment.

The project is the popular singer/songwriter’s ninth full-length CD to date. The Harvest Show reaches more than 46 million North American homes through 13 LeSea affiliate stations, including Denver, Tulsa, Okla., Honolulu, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and New Orleans. Fans who missed the live broadcast can watch Cheri’s appearance on the Internet at The Harvest Show’s website, harvest-tv.com.

“I love doing The Harvest Show. Valerie (Lowe) and Stefan (Radelich) always make the ‘live TV’ thing feel less intimidating,” says Keaggy. “There was something extra special about this visit though. As I stepped up to the mic to sing “Overcome,” my mind flashed back to the day I wrote the song. I had asked God what He would have me write about, and felt like He answered me in the song. Like He was giving me a message to share. Standing there getting ready to perform it for the first time on live television, a show that goes into millions of homes, I felt the Lord’s pleasure. It was like I had been obedient to write and record the song, and now He was giving me an opportunity to deliver the hope of John 16:33. It was a very sweet and powerful moment for me.”

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Cheri Keaggy’s new CD, No Longer My Own, released to retail on August 7, 2015. (Michael Gomez photo)

About Cheri Keaggy:

Cheri Keaggy began her career as a worship leader at a small church in Southern California before recording her debut album on Sparrow Records, Child of the Father, in 1994. Honored with a Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year, Keaggy has gone on to record eight additional albums, resulting in nine No. 1 songs, three Dove Award nominations and a Dove Award win. After more than two decades in music, her ministry has expanded to include speaking engagements as well. Her latest project, No Longer My Own is now available from Psalm 91 Records and Elevate Entertainment.

For more information about Keaggy and No Longer My Own, visit cherikeaggy.com. Like Keaggy on Facebook (facebook.com/CheriKeaggy) or follow her on Twitter (@cherikeaggy).

For booking inquiries, contact New Hope Management (newhopemanagement.com), Michael Lederer at michael@newhopemanagement.com / 972-862-6160 or in Nashville at  615-818-0710.

About LeSea Broadcasting Network and The Harvest Show:
LeSea Broadcasting Network, with studios in South Bend, Indiana, reaches more than 46 million North American homes through 13 LeSea affiliate stations, including Denver, Tulsa, Okla., Honolulu, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and New Orleans. Worldwide, LeSea has an audience of more than 78 million in Europe and Africa, also reaching 73 million homes in the Middle East and 8 million homes in Argentina. The Harvest Show is available through satellite TV, Channel 367 on DirecTV and on the Internet. For more information on The Harvest Show or to watch online, visit harvest-tv.com.

INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED SINGER/SONGWRITER/VIOLINIST JEAN WATSON TO RELEASE STEADY MY GAZE ON OCTOBER 9

Release Date Changed for Shadowlands Music Recording Artist’s Seventh Full-Length Project,
Scheduled to Impact Retail Through New Day Distribution

Internationally acclaimed Shadowlands Music recording artist Jean Watson is set to release her seventh full-length project, Steady My Gaze, on Friday, October 9, 2015, through New Day Distribution.
(Valerie Ott photo)    

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 10, 2015) – Internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter and classically trained violinist Jean Watson has been hard at work in the studio prepping the release of her seventh full-length project, Steady My Gaze. The project, which is set to impact retail on Friday, October 9, 2015, will be released on the Shadowlands Music label and distributed to retail by New Day Distribution.

Steady My Gaze features an abundance of Celtic-infused violin, Watson’s signature haunting vocals, along with the special treat of stellar fret-work from master guitarist, Phil Keaggy and guest vocals from Tree63’s John Ellis.

“I chose Steady My Gaze for the title of my new CD because it reflects my desire to keep my heart focused on the Lord, no matter what is going on,” Watson explains. “The songs on this project express my love for God through passionate words and music! The arrangements are energetic and fresh, and Phil Keaggy’s guitar playing is simply amazing. Having John Ellis of Tree63 sing on one of the songs was such an honor, and Billy Smiley did an amazing job as producer. I hope this new music is as encouraging and fun to listen to as it was for me to make!”

Listeners are immediately greeted by the album’s opener, the joyful, exuberant pop confessional, “Overcome,” as Watson’s fetching vocals are embellished by understated beckoning drums and meandering electronic keys. The joy continues with the driving rhythms and uplifting message of “Together Now,” which features Watson and Tree63’s John Ellis playing tag-team on the lead vocals. The high energy subsides for the more subdued yet equally passionate, acoustic ballad, “Impossibly Beautiful.”

The gentle, bluegrass-tinged title track gives Watson room to expand her emotion-laden vocals as she encourages listeners to allow Christ the freedom to live, move, breathe and come alive in their lives. “Steady My Gaze” segues effortlessly into the sweetly evocative piano ballad, “Speeding Train,” which also features Keaggy’s lush guitar. Watson downshifts to the haunting, introspective, yet encouraging, “I’ll Find You There.”

Watson’s innate energy once again explodes with tightly-focused control on the rocking “Burning Desire.” She continues to channel that control on the gently driving “Against Your Love.” The music takes a delightful, unexpected turn as Watson wraps her signature vocals around the beloved classic hymn, “Be Thou My Vision.” She imbues the song with rich textures and embellishments, making it truly her own.

Joy takes center stage on Watson’s updated, up-tempo version of “Lord of the Dance,” but it is peace that settles over the project’s concluding contemporary hymn, “Trust His Hands.” She closes the project with a lovely, worship-filled acoustic version of “Overcome” that features her own pristine violin and acoustic guitar from Keaggy.

Watson shared songs from Steady My Gaze as the musical guest for Christian Retailing‘s Best Awards during the recent International Christian Retail Show (ICRS) in Orlando, Florida, eliciting an outpouring of accolades from fans and industry insiders alike.

“When Jean was performing/worshipping, I felt a very strong sense of the Holy Spirit,” noted
Christian Retailing’s editor, Christine Johnson. “I was so glad we were able to have such a significant talent and worshipful artist play and sing so beautifully at this year’s
Christian Retailing’s Best awards.”

For more information about Watson and Steady My Gaze, visit jeanwatson.com.

Internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter and classically trained violinist Jean Watson’s upcoming CD, Steady My Gaze, is due out on Friday, October 9, 2015, through Shadowlands Music and New Day Distribution.
(Valerie Ott photo)

About Jean Watson:

Internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter and classically trained violinist Jean Watson began her career as a Christian recording artist after having experienced the depths of brokenness and depression. It was her own brokenness that infused her music with such beauty and compassion. Steady My Gaze, slated for release this fall from Shadowlands Music, will be her seventh album since 2003.

She has been honored four times as the Best Female Praise and Worship Artist USA by the UK Christian Music Alliance. Watson can be heard worldwide on UCB Radio Ireland where she hosts a daily inspirational radio show, and when she is not on the road she plays violin in the Kalamazoo (Michigan) Symphony. Watson has appeared on The 700 Club, TBN’s Praise The Lord, Cornerstone Television Network’s flagship show, Real Life, LeSea TV’s The Harvest Show, CTN’s Bridges and many more media outlets across the globe.
Watson is married to Mark Roberts, a chaplain in the United States Air Force. She lives in Lawton, Mich., and has four children: Charlie, Andrew, Grace, Katharine, daughter-in-law Emily, and grandson Chase.

For more information on Watson and Steady My Gaze, visit jeanwatson.com or like on Facebook at Facebook.com/JeanWatsonMusic.

Grammy Winner John Schlitt Set to Appear on Cornerstone Television Network

GRAMMY WINNER JOHN SCHLITT SET TO APPEAR ON CORNERSTONE TELEVISION NETWORK TOMORROW
Gospel Music Hall of Famer to Appear on Network’s Flagship Show,
Real Life
, tomorrow, and on Intimate Living Room Concert Series on Saturday
Grammy winner John Schlitt will be featured this week on episodes of Real Life and the Living Concert Series on Cornerstone Television Network (John Schlitt photo)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 9, 2015) – Few recording artists have had the impact and influence on the contemporary Christian music genre as GMA Hall of Famer John Schlitt. The legendary vocalist, who fronted the Grammy Award winning rock band Petra and Gold selling mainstream band Head East, is scheduled to appear live Thursday, September 10 on Cornerstone Television Network’s flagship show, Real Life.

During his live appearance, Schlitt will perform and share stories drawn from his extraordinary four-decade body of work, including his recent CD, The Greater Cause. Viewers can watch the live broadcast of Schlitt’s Real Life
appearance at 9 a.m. E.T., followed by rebroadcasting at 1 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. E.T. or online at ctvn.org.
While visiting the Cornerstone studios, Schlitt will also tape an intimate concert for the network’s unique Living Room Concert Series, which is slated for broadcast on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. EST (airdate subject to change; see local listings). To view the episode online, visit ctvn.org/watch-live.
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About John Schlitt:
For more than four decades, John Schlitt has enjoyed a stellar musical career as a solo artist, as the lead singer for Grammy Award-winning Christian band Petra, one of the most successful Christian rock bands of all time, and as the former lead singer for popular ’70s mainstream rock band Head East. He has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame as the lead singer of Petra during the years when the band won 10 Dove Awards and four Grammy Awards. Schlitt was named the best rock singer in Christian music history by GospelMusicChannel.com. According to the website, Schlitt “remains one of the most distinctive and impactful men to ever stand behind a microphone.” Schlitt was also named Male Vocalist of the Year in About.com’s 2011 Readers’ Poll in a category that included Chris Tomlin, Jeremy Camp, Brandon Heath and Bebo Norman.
Schlitt released his fourth solo CD, The Greater Cause, in May 2012, and his first holiday record, The Christmas Project, last year. The legendary vocalist’s busy schedule has included appearances on The Mike Huckabee Show700 Club Interactive and the Faith & Freedom Celebration–the faith-based kick-off to the Republican National Convention, as well as extensive international touring.
For more information on Schlitt, visit johnwschlitt.com or follow him on Twitter (@johnwschlitt) or Facebook (facebook.com/johnwschlitt).

About Cornerstone Television Network, Real Life and the Living Room Concert Series:
Cornerstone Television Network is a viewer-supported ministry that reaches 5.8 million homes in the U.S. and throughout the Western Hemisphere. Airing 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Cornerstone Television Network programs are broadcast to more than 100 affiliate stations nationwide through SkyAngel and Glorystar, as well as online at ctvn.org.

Cornerstone Television Network’s flagship program, Real Life, is a unique Christian television show that combines music, interviews, and engaging weekly segments. “Our goal is to entertain and inspire both people who attend church and those who don’t,” states Cornerstone’s president, Don Black.

Veteran contemporary Christian music artists artists share their most loved songs and stories in an intimate ‘living room’ setting on Cornerstone’s Living Room Concert Series. Each program in the special series is different, and features special guests such as Phil Keaggy, Billy Sprague, Randy Stonehill, Bryan Duncan, Larnelle Harris, Ginny Owens and others.

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